Poesy Relish Poet Free verse

Belated Acclaim

A homeless man, as he wandered,
on ideas varied 
he pondered, scribe on those 
discarded bits of paper, 
of the varied experience
life offered.
Of romance to delight 
and murder, a fright
of the wrath of the dragon, 
and tales, 
that would enlighten.
An author 
of immense fame
his works never lame
an arduous journey 
until malady claimed
for then came fame
as he approached oblivion.
Of him sang the old man
daily as he sat
strumming his guitar 
across the town square

© Nadiya (28 May 2015)

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Maurice Rigoler October 15, 2015 at 1:21 PM Sadly this happens to us all, poets or not. Belated fame when one is dead does nothing. Thanks for the stop by. / M Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:34 PM Thank you dear Maurice... sorry about the late reply

Eric Boddie July 30, 2015 at 11:10 PM the journey we all must take....and it is so easy for us to break....you could be happy with grits or miserable with steak....its simply up to you to define you fate.....very inspiring piece here....;) Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:35 PM Thank you very much Eric.. for all your valuable comments...

Njeri Hunjeri June 26, 2015 at 6:56 AM Its sad that some things end this way. A captivating write. Be blessed Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:35 PM Thank you njeri, may his blessings be upon you

Nette Onclaud June 23, 2015 at 1:13 PM such depth and pathos in this splendid work, nads.. glad i came by... sad and beautifully worded!.. huggs Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:36 PM Thank you very much Nette.. though its a bit late for a reply..

Robert Johnson June 14, 2015 at 9:58 PM Love your connection to the tortured soul Nadiya. Is this about a certain individual? I think it's such a shame when talent only gets acclaim after the person is gone. Peace. :) Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:37 PM Thank you very much robert... glad you liked it

Liam Mcdaid June 10, 2015 at 7:01 PM such beauty flows out through your words nadiya the simple things in life mean more than all the wealth in this world wisdom is found in the footsteps of the old man love this piece dear friend wishing you a beautiful day Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:38 PM thank you Liam.. always value your comments...

Arthur Vaso June 7, 2015 at 12:20 AM You have both beautiful insight and beautiful heart! This beautiful poem is the proof. Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:38 PM Thank you Arthur.. as always

Anthony Beesley June 1, 2015 at 7:39 PM Many a mad artistic genius has gotten tangled and torn among the garbage pale ghouls Poesy Relish June 7, 2015 at 12:00 AM exactly Anthony.. many who wrote great verse but no one realised the talent they posessed.. thank you for reading my poem friend.. nad

Judy Konos May 28, 2015 at 3:01 PM Because your name is Posey Relish, I decided to read this poem! Though a sad excuse for me, truth win out! And the truth is ....Your poem was fascinating...and now I shall Posey Relish my way into oblivion! Thanks... Poesy Relish June 6, 2015 at 11:58 PM Thank you Judy... glad you liked my pen... appreciate your sweet words on my poem

Skat A May 28, 2015 at 1:36 PM sad ending Poesy Relish June 6, 2015 at 11:57 PM appreciate your visit skat.. yeah a sad ending